North Kivu: International Alert focuses on cross-border trade to strengthen peace in the Great Lakes

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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North Kivu: International Alert focuses on cross-border trade to strengthen peace in the Great Lakes

International Alert highlights the 'Mupaka Shamba Letu' project to promote cross-border trade between the DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi as a means to strengthen peace and social cohesion. The project encourages small traders to establish economic ties to prevent conflicts. Narcisse Zihindula, the regional project director, emphasizes the importance of cross-border cooperation in consolidating peace in the region.

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